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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

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ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 204,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders.

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After High School Communication/Language Disability Characteristics Early Intervention Elementary Hearing Impairment High School Middle School Preschool Professional Resources Speech/Language Impairment State/National Organizations